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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what insect is Marx Marvelous fascinated on a scientific level?
(a) Ants.
(b) Butterflies.
(c) Houseflies.
(d) Cockroaches.

2. With whom does Mon Cul travel when the circus prepares to move?
(a) Baby Thor.
(b) Amanda.
(c) John Paul.
(d) Plucky.

3. Who is the head of the secret society of monks?
(a) Father O'Dell.
(b) Father Distberg.
(c) Father Gutstadt.
(d) Father Amnel.

4. What is significant about Marx Marvelous's introduction to John Paul and Amanda?
(a) He tells them he is worried about Mon Cul.
(b) He had been counting on them to post bail.
(c) He proposes to Amanda immediately.
(d) He claims to be an old friend of Plucky's.

5. What is the name of Amanda's lover's band in the beginning of "Another Roadside Attraction"?
(a) Shining On.
(b) Long-Haired Freaky People.
(c) Marxist Tendencies.
(d) Capitalist Pig.

6. What plants does John Paul bring Amanda in the hospital?
(a) Bananas.
(b) Mushrooms.
(c) Daisies.
(d) Chives.

7. According to the narrator, what keeps Plucky from having a traditionally handsome face?
(a) The scar on his cheek.
(b) His grin.
(c) His hair color.
(d) His eyes.

8. What does Marx admit about his impressions of the Zillers in his journal?
(a) He is unable to be objective about them.
(b) He finds them to be too strange to not be repulsed.
(c) He dislikes John Paul.
(d) He is afraid of Amanda.

9. What instrument does Ziller play as Amanda sings during their first meeting?
(a) Drums.
(b) Flute.
(c) Horn.
(d) Piano.

10. In what state are the Zillers traveling after they leave the circus?
(a) Washington.
(b) Nevada.
(c) Oregon.
(d) California.

11. Where is the mysterious symbol on Amanda's body?
(a) Her back.
(b) Her hand.
(c) Her cheek.
(d) Her breast.

12. Who is the circus manager and ringmaster of the Indo Tibetan Circus and Giant Panda Gypsy Blues Band?
(a) Madame Goody.
(b) Ba Ba.
(c) Nearly Normal Jimmy.
(d) Smokestack Lightening.

13. From whom does Amanda purchase the rooster?
(a) Switters.
(b) Bonanza Jellybean.
(c) The Cowboy.
(d) The Woodpecker.

14. What do the Zillers do for the attempted baboon thief?
(a) Break him out of jail.
(b) Post bail.
(c) Allow a visitation with Mon Cul.
(d) Send him reading material.

15. In what month did the Indo-Tibetan circus disband?
(a) October.
(b) July.
(c) April.
(d) January.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of this section, what new development is revealed when discussing the future fate of John Paul?

2. What is John Paul's preferred method of transit?

3. Why is Plucky able to pose as Brother Dallas?

4. What is the name of Amanda's small child at the beginning of this novel?

5. What solution does Amanda come up with in regards to their animal-less zoo?

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